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Healthy rivalry key for Langerak, Ryan

Healthy rivalry key for Langerak, Ryan

MITCH Langerak and Mat Ryan will not allow their chase to become Australia's first-choice goalkeeper get in the way of their friendship. 14 Nov 2013
Sanchez denies calling England soft

Sanchez denies calling England soft

ALEXIS Sanchez has backed England for FIFA World Cup glory after denying claims that he had called them "soft". 14 Nov 2013
Sanchez: England not World Cup contenders

Sanchez: England not World Cup contenders

CHILE winger Alexis Sanchez has dismissed "soft" England's chances of winning the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year. 13 Nov 2013
Kennedy: Hard work for Brazil starts now

Kennedy: Hard work for Brazil starts now

SOCCEROOS striker Josh Kennedy insists the hard work has only just begun ahead of Brazil 2014. 13 Nov 2013
Cruzeiro remain in control

Cruzeiro remain in control

Cruzeiro remain in control atop the Brazilian Serie A after ending their two-game losing run, as the top five teams all won. 18 Oct 2013
Brazil defeat tenanious South Korea 2-0

Brazil defeat tenanious South Korea 2-0

BRAZIL chalked up their third victory in a row as goals from Neymar and Oscar guided them to a 2-0 friendly victory over South Korea. 13 Oct 2013
Scolari delighted with Brazil display

Scolari delighted with Brazil display

LUIZ Felipe Scolari praised Brazil's performance as "better than expected" after their 2-0 victory over South Korea in Seoul. 13 Oct 2013
Aussie youngsters out to impress Holger

Aussie youngsters out to impress Holger

KILMARNOCK youngster Jackson Irvine is hoping to make an impression as he goes on tour with Australia's national team for the first time. 8 Oct 2013
Brazil happy to let Costa play for Spain

Brazil happy to let Costa play for Spain

THE Brazil Football Federation's vice-president has insisted he would be happy to see Diego Costa represent Spain at international level. 7 Oct 2013
Hodgson: England deserve World Cup place

Hodgson: England deserve World Cup place

ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson believes his team deserve to be at Brazil 2014 despite failing to impress during qualifying. 6 Oct 2013
Ex-Brazil coach Dunga sacked by Internacional

Ex-Brazil coach Dunga sacked by Internacional

FORMER Brazil manager Dunga has been axed as Internacional coach after just 10 months in the role. 5 Oct 2013
Kiessling overlooked for Germany squad

Kiessling overlooked for Germany squad

BAYER Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling has failed to make Joachim Low's Germany squad for the final two FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 5 Oct 2013
Del Boque recalls Mata, drops Soldado

Del Boque recalls Mata, drops Soldado

SPAIN manager Vicente del Bosque has recalled Juan Mata for the side's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Belarus and Georgia. 5 Oct 2013
Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

LOUIS van Gaal has received the backing of the Dutch FA after playing down the Netherlands' chances of FIFA World Cup glory. 12 Sep 2013
Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

Evra earns plaudits for French team talk

FRENCH Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet has credited Patrice Evra's half-time speech for inspiring them against Belarus. 12 Sep 2013
Trapattoni quits after Austria defeat

Trapattoni quits after Austria defeat

THE Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that Giovanni Trapattoni has left his post as Republic of Ireland manager. 12 Sep 2013